Fairfield, Solano County → San José Mineta (SJC)
Fairfield to San José Airport Shuttle
San José is the farthest of the four airports from Fairfield, about 70 miles, but sometimes it has the flight, the fare or the destination that matters. We drive it door to terminal down I-680, with one flat price for the vehicle.
10% off for cash or military ID — one discount per ride.
Live at SJC
—California time
San José Mineta International Airport
- Terminal APickup: Hourly Lot 2, 1st floor
- Terminal BPickup: Hourly Lot 5
- InternationalTerminal A · Lot 2, Stop 3
FairfieldSan Jose (SJC)
- Distance
- about 70 mi
- Usual drive
- 75–100 min
- Passengers
- 1–8
- Pickups
- 24/7
CPUC licensed carrier
TCP 34179
Flights tracked
Pickup moves with your flight
Free child car seats
Fitted by your driver
Free cancellation
Up to 4 hours before pickup
Choose your vehicle
Vehicles for Fairfield to San Jose (SJC)
Over 70 miles, comfort counts. The SUV gives a family room to spread out; the Ford Transit seats eight with space for every bag.
Midsize Sedan
Best for one or two travelers with standard luggage.
- 3 Ppl
- 4 Bags
Full-Size SUV
Six seats and six bags, or fewer people and more luggage.
- 6 Ppl
- 6 Bags
Ford Transit Van
The group vehicle: eight passengers and eighteen bags in one van. Wine tours, wedding parties, unit moves, the golf trip.
- 8 Ppl
- 18 Bags
Vehicle spotlight
Ford Transit passenger van
Space to settle in for the drive down I-680.
- 1
One vehicle
No train to San José and no bus to the terminal.
- 2
Up to 8 passengers
Groups ride together the whole way.
- 3
18 bags
Luggage in the back, not on laps.
- 4
Planned for traffic
Pickup set with the Tri-Valley in mind.
The route
The drive from Fairfield to San Jose (SJC)
It is roughly 70 miles from Fairfield to SJC. With clear roads the drive is about an hour and a quarter; on a weekday afternoon, traffic through Walnut Creek, the Tri-Valley and Fremont can stretch it past an hour and a half.
The route picks up I-680 at Cordelia and follows it all the way south — over the Benicia Bridge, through Concord, San Ramon and Pleasanton — then switches to I-880 or US-101 near Milpitas for the airport.
Your Fairfield address
Pickup at the time we set
I-680 at Cordelia
South over the Benicia Bridge
Concord to Pleasanton
Through the Tri-Valley
Milpitas
Onto I-880 or US-101
SJC terminal
Terminal A or B
Pickup time planner
| Flight from SJC | Type | Pickup in Fairfield |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30am | Domestic | 3:00am |
| 10:00am | Domestic | 6:30am |
| 2:45pm | Domestic | 11:15am |
| 6:00pm | Domestic | 2:30pm |
| 1:15pm | International | 8:45am |
For the longer drive to SJC: about three and a half hours before domestic flights, four and a half before international. Give us your flight number and we confirm the exact time.
How it works
Booked in three simple steps
No phone call needed, and no surprises on the day: the price, the pickup time and the driver are all settled before you travel.
- 01
Book the vehicle
Your Fairfield address and SJC flight; the price shows before you pay.
- 02
Extra time built in
We add room for I-680 traffic, more on weekday afternoons.
- 03
Terminal A or B
Dropped at your airline's terminal.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Fairfield to San Jose (SJC)
Private shuttle
One vehicle, door to terminal.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Families, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare
A long trip; the price follows demand.
Price
Varies
Best for
Solo travellers
Train + bus
Capitol Corridor towards San José, then a local bus to SJC.
Price
Lower fare
Best for
Light luggage and a long day
Drive and park
Your own car, plus SJC parking.
Price
Fuel, toll and parking
Best for
Short trips
Uber publishes no average for this trip, so we do not quote one. If your airline also flies from Oakland, it is about 20 miles closer: see Fairfield to Oakland Airport.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Fairfield, drop-off at San Jose (SJC)
Pickup anywhere in Fairfield
Homes, hotels and offices across town; Cordelia and Green Valley are minutes from I-680.
- Cordelia
- Green Valley
- Rancho Solano
- Downtown Fairfield
- North Fairfield
SJC drop-off and pickup points
- Terminal APickup: Hourly Lot 2, 1st floor
- Terminal BPickup: Hourly Lot 5
- InternationalTerminal A · Lot 2, Stop 3
Coming home, pre-booked cars at SJC meet you in the garage outside baggage claim: Hourly Lot 2 (first floor) for Terminal A, Hourly Lot 5 for Terminal B.
Good to know
What is included in the price
$0
surge, seat or cancellation fees
Flat vehicle price
Set before you book, however long the drive.
Flight tracking
Your SJC pickup follows the landing time.
Waiting time
Up to 60 minutes after landing.
Free cancellation
Up to 4 hours before pickup.
Child seats
Free, fitted for you.
Meet and greet
$25, on request.
10% off
Cash or military ID — one per ride.
No tip added
Gratuity is your choice.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Fairfield
Silicon Valley trips
Straight to SJC, or to a South Bay office, with company invoicing.
Corporate travel →
SJC airport guide
Terminals, garages and where pre-booked cars meet you.
San José airport guide →
Family visits
Relatives flying into San José, brought to your door in Fairfield.
Car seats and family travel →
In Suisun City?
The same SJC run from the waterfront and Lawler Ranch.
Suisun City to San José →Check us out
A licensed company you can verify
State of California · Public Utilities Commission
Licensed charter-party carrier
TCP 34179
Anyone can check our authority and insurance status: search “TCP 34179” on the CPUC carrier search.
Business address5488 Waterville Way, Sacramento, CA 95835
Other airports
Other airports from Fairfield
Questions
Fairfield to San Jose (SJC): common questions
How far is San José Airport from Fairfield?+
About 70 miles via I-680. The drive usually takes 75 to 100 minutes depending on Tri-Valley traffic.
How much is a shuttle from Fairfield to SJC?+
One flat rate for the whole vehicle, shown in the booking form before you pay.
Why fly from San José instead of Oakland or SFO?+
Usually for a specific flight or fare, or because the trip is to the South Bay. Oakland is about 20 miles closer to Fairfield, so compare both.
Where do you pick up at SJC on the way home?+
Pre-booked cars meet passengers in the garages outside baggage claim: Hourly Lot 2, first floor, for Terminal A and Hourly Lot 5 for Terminal B.
What time should I leave Fairfield for a 10am SJC flight?+
Around 6:30am for a domestic flight, to allow for I-680 traffic. We confirm from your flight number.
Book your Fairfield to San Jose (SJC) ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.